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源自阿拉伯语 'an-nil',通过西班牙语传入英语,原指靛蓝染料。
❶ 一种从植物中提取的蓝色染料,常用于纺织品染色,历史上曾是重要的贸易商品。
“The fabric was dyed with anil to achieve a deep blue color.”
(这块布料用靛蓝染料染色,呈现出深蓝色。)
“Anil was widely traded in the ancient world for its vibrant hue.”
(靛蓝因其鲜艳的色彩在古代被广泛交易。)
anil plant — 指能提取靛蓝染料的植物,如木蓝属植物。
“The anil plant grows well in tropical climates.”
(靛蓝植物在热带气候下生长良好。)